Train riders will soon be able to get one step closer to LAX — but not quite there yet. LAist's David Wagner has the details. 

Train riders will soon be able to get one step closer to LAX &mdash; but not quite there yet. LAist's&nbsp;David Wagner has the details.&nbsp;

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Train riders can soon get one step closer to LAX — but not quite there yet

A group of environmental researchers is calling for more comprehensive soil testing in the L.A. region after January’s fires. In a letter sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, a dozen experts said the state should pay for widespread testing to ensure lots are safe to rebuild on.

The federal government has been in charge of cleaning up after the Eaton and Palisades fires, but have said they will not test soil for heavy metals and other toxins once lots are cleared.

A group of environmental researchers is calling for more comprehensive soil testing in the L.A. region after January&rsquo;s fires. In <a href="https://engineering.purdue.edu/PlumbingSafety/opinions/Opinion-Soil-Testing-Post-Fire-2025-05-14.pdf" data-cms-ai="0">a letter</a> sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, a dozen experts said the state should pay for widespread testing to ensure lots are safe to rebuild on.
The <a href="http://army-corps-fire-debris-clearing-altadena-eaton-fire" data-cms-ai="0">federal government has been in charge of cleaning up</a> after the Eaton and Palisades fires, but have said they will not test soil for heavy metals and other toxins once lots are cleared.

Researchers call for more comprehensive soil testing after LA fires. But who should do it? 

Those living downwind from where the Eaton Fire burned can now get their soil tested for lead, for free, the L.A. County Department of Public Health announced this week.

Those living downwind from where the Eaton Fire burned can now get their soil tested for lead, for free, the L.A. County Department of Public Health announced this week.

How to get free soil lead tests if you live downwind from the Eaton Fire 

Santa Ana Unified School District will lose 262 teachers, counselors and other staff as it faces budget problems familiar to many other districts.

Santa Ana Unified School District will lose 262 teachers, counselors and other staff as it faces budget problems familiar to many other districts.

Train riders can soon get one step closer to LAX — but not quite there yet

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